Sailing Today

If Emma Wilson had won gold at the Olympic Regatta, we wouldn’t still be talking about this. It always seems to need a sacrificial lamb in order for change to happen, or even to be discussed in the first place. If Emma Wilson had won gold, we would h

Wauquiez is a marque that has been much revered in cruising circles since it first started building elegant cruisers back in the 1960s. Its new 55 is definitely intriguing and one of the striking features is the centre cockpit with the helm offset to

Last week on the Baltic Island of Rödlöga I was presented with yet another use for the long warp I keep tucked away at the bottom of my rope locker. It doesn’t get many outings and this occasion wasn’t as spectacular as the time in northern Norway it

A quest to discover the untamed outdoors and leave behind the everyday to encounter heavy pack ice, ski unclimbed peaks, and experience amazing wildlife, provided the driving force to head off on a new adventure into the unknown. The primary objectiv

From bitter-sweet beginnings to a glorious golden finale, Team GB’s performance at the Sailing events of the Paris 2024 Olympics made for a rollercoaster of emotion. With the regatta defined by Marseille’s fickle conditions, 12 days of unpredictable,

Barcelona is set to host an unprecedented showcase of sailing from August to October in a Cup where designs look set to converge, throwing sailing prowess to the fore in what’s anticipated to be one of the closest fought contests in the event’s 174 y

Since the era of William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the natural beauty of the Lake District has prompted many to wax lyrical. The blend of verdant hills, rugged crags and fast flowing streams plunging down the hillsides into the dark pro

Navily is an app that relies on the feedback of its users to determine the finest anchorages and marinas around Europe. Thankfully, they are happy to share that data with us. This month we look at five anchorages in southern Brittany which gain the h

The plan had seemed sane enough when I hatched it. Having found a suitable boat to buy in Greece at a price below the average in summer 2023, I thought it would be a pleasant diversion to sail it back to my home port of Sete in the south of France th

211 FULLY SERVICED BERTHS FOR YACHTS UP TO 20M LOA, PLUS 300 MOORINGS Escape the south coast’s busy Solent with a trip up the stunningly beautiful Beaulieu River to Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour. This natural haven where the New Forest meets the Solen

Look at any marina and you’ll notice that a huge percentage of privately owned cruising yachts hardly ever go anywhere. They just sit in the marina year after year at great expense, and often deteriorate. Eventually these precious assets get sold off

After well over a decade out on the water, there are certain things that I will not go sailing without. Everyone has their own favourite tools and equipment on their yacht, but as a charter skipper with Sail Ionian, I take mine with me from yacht to

In order to win, first you have to finish the race, and this is probably especially true of foiling. Where you may struggle to get around the course within the time limit or even ‘foil’ in the first place in marginal conditions (or maybe because you

The Southampton Boat Show 2024 is in our sights! Whether you’re on the hunt for new sailing gear, are a serious boat buyer, a watersports enthusiast, a foodie and live music fan, or just looking for a brilliant family day out, here’s everything you n

Sailing can be an absolute pleasure; sails billowing happily, a flat sea, sun glittering on the water. Today is decidedly not one of those days – it’s the sort of day when cruising is just plain annoying. And, despite being aware of just what a sulky

Peridot is a very smart Southerly 110, meticulously maintained and cherished through life. With great new upholstery and a stunning teak interior, her practical layout below deck can comfortably accommodate up to seven. Her centreboard arrangement pr

Moody Yachts is a British icon that, back in the early 2000s, went all continental on us after being taken over by German manufacturer Hanse. While prior to this Moody had made a broad range of yachts, its new owners opted to specialise in deck saloo